US Bridges

FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 1974 · Structure no. 032520103108008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 578
CrossesHuffstuttle Creek
Location1.0 MI S of FM 1974
RouteState Highway 578
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96218, -98.90693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 578 over Huffstuttle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.